Sophie

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Going to travel Portugal for a month in July

Description

Hi! I’m Sophie, an Australian traveller and English teacher who loves discovering new places, meeting people from different cultures and becoming part of the communities I visit.

I love to travel and have visited 30+ countries over the past 13 years. After finishing my postgraduate studies in Public Health, I went on a little backpacking trip around Southeast Asia… and somehow, four years later, I’m still on the road...oops! 🤭 I recently finished a working holiday in Spain and I’m currently travelling around Europe, but I’m definitely not ready to go home yet!

I have around 5 years of experience working in hospitality and events as a waitress and bartender, as well as previous experience working in reception. I’m comfortable working with guests, answering questions, helping with check-ins, keeping things organised and getting stuck into whatever needs to be done.

I’ve stayed in many hostels myself, so I understand how important it is to create a welcoming, friendly and comfortable environment for guests. I’m naturally sociable and love meeting people, but I’m also responsible, respectful of shared spaces and happy to follow house rules and routines.

I studied Spanish and Latin American Studies at university and have spent a lot of time travelling in Spanish-speaking countries. I’m becoming more
comfortable communicating in Spanish and would love to continue improving my fluency. I’m also always interested in languages, history, culture, nature and learning new things.

I’m looking for meaningful volunteer experiences where I can contribute my skills, meet interesting people, learn from others and experience places beyond the typical tourist route. I’m adaptable, friendly and proactive, and I’m not afraid of getting my hands dirty or helping with whatever needs doing!

I’d love the opportunity to become part of a team and make a positive contribution while experiencing a new place. 🌍

Interests

Outdoor activities

Videography

Water sports

Winter sports

Music

Mountain

History

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Van life

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Photography

Nature

Languages

Events & social

Dancing

Culture

Charity work

Camping

Books

Blogging

Beach

Astronomy

Architecture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I have taught English in Colombia and Spain, I'm currently teaching online. I'd like to take my Spanish to the next level to become fluent.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Creative DIY projects

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Babysitting and creative play

Light gardening

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

I studied international relations for my undergraduate degree. For my post graduate degree I studied public health with a focus on environmental science and sustainability.

My occupation for 10 years has been in events and hospitality.

I know intermediate level of Spanish and I've taught English in Colombia to both children and adults.

I grew up on a farm for 17 years where i obtained various skills like taking care of animals, gardening and mowing lawns.

I have younger siblings 9 and 10 years younger than me so I often babysat them, I also regularly babysat my friends kids in recent years and I have 3 nieces and a nephew ages 3-14.

Age

32

What else ...

I love to travel, the beach, photography, reading, yoga and meditation.

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